NOUN
Wendekreis/ˈvɛndəˌkʁaɪ̯s/tropic; circle of latitude
Wendekreis is a German noun that means tropic or circle of latitude. It is pronounced /ˈvɛndəˌkʁaɪ̯s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Wendekreise".
Definitions
1.one of the two northernmost and southernmost circles of latitude on Earth where the sun can stand directly overhead(geography)
a.Tropic of Cancer (nördlicher Wendekreis) or Tropic of Capricorn (südlicher Wendekreis)
Der nördliche Wendekreis verläuft durch Mexiko, Ägypten und Indien.—The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico, Egypt, and India.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Wendekreis | die Wendekreise |
| Genitive | des Wendekreises | der Wendekreise |
| Dative | dem Wendekreis | den Wendekreisen |
| Accusative | den Wendekreis | die Wendekreise |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wendekreis" mean in English?
- "Wendekreis" means tropic or circle of latitude. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wendekreis"?
- "Wendekreis" is pronounced /ˈvɛndəˌkʁaɪ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wendekreis" der, die, or das?
- "Wendekreis" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Wendekreis"?
- The plural of "Wendekreis" is "Wendekreise".
- What part of speech is "Wendekreis"?
- "Wendekreis" is a noun in German.
